Project Development Officer

You crave a career that pushes you, where you'll meet challenges head on and you're guaranteed to grow.

This is your opportunity to broaden your experience and perspectives, step out of the confines of a standard project role and expand your scope to work with an interconnected ecosystem of industry professionals.
 

In this role, you'll:

In this entry level role, you will have the opportunity to work on transport infrastructure projects that are contributing to making NSW a better place to live, work and visit.  With many and varied projects, you will be in a place where you can develop and grow your project management career.

You will be working in a knowledgeable and diverse project team, reporting to an experienced Project Development Manager. You will support and contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in the Western Parkland City Development area.

You will have input on a range of project tasks including preparation of reports and briefs, coordinating resources, maintaining project documentation, and implementing and monitoring project plans, to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.

You will be working with key internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations, and delivering on requests.

Fixed term contract until 31/12/2027.  The role will be based in our Parramatta office approximately 2-3 days a week.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description.
 

About you

• You will have demonstrated project support skills and experience, including the understanding of project management principles and techniques.

• Have demonstrated administration experience with the drafting of project plans, procedures, and guidelines for the operation of a business function.

• Demonstrated skills in supporting the development of infrastructure projects.

• Proven research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A tertiary qualification will be well regarded but is not viewed as essential to your success in this role.

• You will be a self starer with strong communication skills, proactive and have reporting experience. Experience with MS office, particularly excel, will be well recognised.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day. 

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, like our award-winning flexible and hybrid work options.

Regional candidates are encouraged to apply. This is a Hybrid+ role designed for people living in NSW’s regions or further away from the role’s listed home base. It combines virtual work with in-person days at your team’s home base.

What are you waiting for…? Connect with us.  Apply now!

Applications close: 11:59 pm 9th February 2025.

For more information about this role, please contact RICHARD.PICKFORD@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal people or Supporting people with disability for more info or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us. 

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